BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  May 6, 2019 7P.M.  Council members present were: Ms. Jordan, Mr. Ferencin, Mr. Blatt, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Trabel, and Ms. Halleman. Also, in attendance were Anthony Branco (Executive Administrator), Cordula Voges (Finance Officer), Jason Quarry (Fountain Hill Public Works  Supervisor), Ed Bachert (Police Chief), Pete Lehr (Solicitor), and guests.  Council was in receipt of the below documents: 2. Minutes March 20, 2019 3. Minutes April 1, 2019  1. Agenda  4. Resolution 2019-26 amending fee schedule  5. Ordinance 850 adopting UCC 2015 Fire Code - second reading  6. Ordinance 851 Reducing the number ofr members oft the Planning Commission - second 7. Request ofFountain Hill Elementary School for the use oft the park on May 31 10. ZHB decision approval regarding 839-841 Broadway apartment conversion  reading  8. Finance - bills to be paid 9. SLUHN - speeding 11. WSA Insurance Summary  Council President Atkinson called the meeting to order and asked for everyone to rise for the  Pledge to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Minutes ofMarch 20, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2019 Council Meeting  Motion x  2nd x  Yes x x x X X x x  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR    Pre-Scheduled Appearances - none. Discussion on Agenda Items 1 none.  MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Gifford read the April 2019 Police Report.  The Mayor also commended Fountain Hill's Arbor Day celebration on Friday April 26, 2019.  EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORS REPORT  839-841 Broadway Apartments  Mr. Branco presented the 839-841 Broadway Apartments Land Development Plan and the Zoning Hearing Board's vote to approve the Special Exception use request and the associated variances Mr. Branco also asked Council to vote on the applicant'si request for two (2) SALDO (Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance) waivers before voting on the actual plan approval: 1. SALDOI 1016 - All land development plans shall include street trees and site landscaping. The applicant has requested waiver from the requirement toj place new landscaping or trees since there are no exterior changes proposed for the site and virtually the entire area is covered with pavement, sidewalk, and building (The PC recommended this waiver).  requested by the applicant.  Motion  2nd x  Yes x X X x x X  No x  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo. Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  x  2. SALDO 1017 - All residential development must either contribute open space or pay an appropriate feei in lieu of dedication, based on the number ofnew dwelling units proposed. The applicant has requested waiver from the requirement to dedicate open space (recommended by Hanover and the PC) and from the requirement to pay a recreation fee  for two new residential units (The PC did not recommend this waiver).  Motion x  2nd x  Yes x x X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo. Atkinson    Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  x X  Reinsmith Apartment Project Land Development Plan  As part of the Reinsmith Apartment Project land Development Plan Mr. Branco also asked  Council to review and vote on the two (2) additional conditions.  1. 2.  SALDO 1013 - The corners oft the property should be identified with permanent monumentation (i.e. appropriate spikes, surveyor's nails, or chisel marks placed in SALDO 1014- Common parking lots must be provided with adequate lighting. The plan does not indicate any existing or proposed lighting for the parking areas.  paved or concrete areas.).  Mr. Branco explained that no improvements agreement would be needed between the developer and the Borough ifthe placement of property corners (SALDO 1013) and adequate lighting of the rear parking areas (SALDO 1014) were completed before plan recording. Furthermore, executing the plan byt the Owner (notarized signature) and the Surveyor (signature and seal), complying with any conditions of the Zoning Hearing Board's. April 15, 2019 decision prior, and reimbursing the Borough for all outstanding fees associated with the plan submittal and review  need to be completed before plan recording.  Motion x  2nd  Yes x x x X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug" Trotter Leo. Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  x  a. SALDO 1016 - All land development plans shall include street trees and site The applicant has requested waiver from thei requirement to place new landscaping or trees since there are no exterior changes proposed for the site and virtually the entire area is covered with pavement, sidewalk, and building (The PC recommended this waiver).  landscaping.  Motion  2nd x  Yes X x x X x X  No X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo. Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman  X    Mayor Gifford  NEW BUSINESS  Memorial Day celebrations will be held on Friday before Memorial Day at 1 pm at the American Legion Bethlehem Post at the Triangle in Fountain Hill. The Broughal Middle School band will perform, a guest speaker will address the guests, and school essays will be awarded.  RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION NO. 2019-26  AE RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMMENDING RESOLUTION 2019-14 ESTABLISHING VARIOUS FEES AND COSTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019, BY  ADDING FIRE INSPECTION FEES  WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Fountain Hill has adopted a WHEREAS, the Borough Council oft the Borough of Fountain Hill has established: a firei inspection for businesses to comply with the adopted Uniformed Construction Fire Code; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council ofthe Borough of  consolidation and revision oft the Ordinances oft the Borough; and  Fountain Hill amends Resolution 2019-14 as follows: 2019 Fee Schedule - Fire Inspection Service Fees footage of the following as applicable: A single building  Following are the fees for the Fire Safety Inspection Program. Fees are based on the square  At tenant or leased space ofal building Each structure not classified as either of the above The fee includes up to two on-site inspections. Breakdown for Fire Inspections:  $147.50 $188.50 $265.00  1to999 square feet 1000 to 5000 square feet 5001 to 10,000 square feet    $324.00 $442.00 $589.00 $707.00 $883.00 $83.00 $ 47.50  10,001 to 50,000 square feet 50,001 to 100,000 square feet 100,001 to 250,000 square feet 250,001 to 500,000 square feet Over 500,000 square feet  Fee per hour for additional inspections beyond the first two or for any other service required related to the firei inspection program. Fee per hour for clerical work associated with the fire inspection program at the direction of the Municipality. Note: Filing fees and postage will be billed to the municipality at cost of fees.  Note: Inspections are required for each business in any building.  Included in the service will be scheduling ofinspections, completion of pre-inspection forms for each application, performance ofinspections, issuing copies ofinspection reports to the Municipal Fire Official, notification of deficiencies to the permit applicant and/or the Municipal Fire Official and issuing a notice of completion to the Municipal Fire Official.  Motion  2nd X  Yes X x X X x x  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie. Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford ORDINANCES Second Reading  x  x  ORDINANCE NO.8 850  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, CHAPTER 7, FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION, PART 3, BOCA BASIC FIRE PREVENTION CODE, BY ADOPTING THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE: SUCHTHATTHE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE SHALL: NOLONGER BE USED; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF PARTS OF THIS ORDINANCE DEEMED TO BE INVALID; REPEALING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICTHEREWITI: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.    Motion  2nd  Yes x X x X x x x  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie. Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  X  ORDINANCE NO.851  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, CHAPTER 15, DEPARTMENT OF BOROUGH PLANNING, PART 2, PLANNING COMMISSION, SECTION 10, MEMBERSHIP, BY REDUCING THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM SEVEN (7) MEMBERS TO FIVE (5) MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF PARTS OF THIS ORDINANCE DEEMED TO BE INVALID; REPEALING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT: HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Motion  2nd  Yes x X x x x x X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford MOTIONS  X  Request of Fountain Hill Elementary School for the use oft the park on May 31 from  9:301 to 1:30. All documents have been received.  Motion x  2nd  Yes x X X X x x x  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X    OLD BUSINESS  A letter from Carol Kuplen, St. Luke's President, toi its employees and announcing revised parking gate opening times on Brighton Street to address the residents' complaints in regard to speeding on Brighton Street was presented. Council did not find the announcement sufficient and asked the Borough Manager to cost out Speed Bumps and solicit possible hospital funding. Ms. Jordan suggested to permanently close the gates to the Parking Garage on Brighton Street.  COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REPORT  Council President Atkinson commended the Police Department on a well-organized Easter Egg The Fountain Hill Elementary School will hold its annual carnival on May 24, 2019 from 4:30 to The Fountain Hill Elementary School will hold its End ofYear ceremony on June 7, 2019. at9:30  hunt and a very professionally handled police incident on April 20, 2019.  6:30 pm. Council members are invited to attend. am. Council members are invited to attend. SOLICITOR'S REPORT-none. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Approval of checks paid in April 2019.  Motion  2nd x  Yes X x X X x x X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Leo. Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  x  B. Public Works  (Jordan, Atkinson, Trotter)  Ms.J Jordan read the Public Works employees' hours worked in April.  C.Police  (Atkinson, Trotter, Gifford)  The Police Chief reported on the collection of unused medical drugs.    He also reported that al Police Camera (paid forby Salisbury Township) was installed on Broadway  across from Kids Peace.  D. House & Ordinances  (Blatt, Halleman, Jordan)  Mr. Blatt noted that a Stormwater Ordinance is under review.  E. Fire  (Trabel, Ferencin, Halleman)  Mr. Trabel read the March Fire reports.  F. Recreation  (Ferencin, Atkinson, Blatt)  Mr. Ferencin reported on ongoing conversations about manning the concession stand.  G. Health & Sanitation  (Halleman, Ferencin, Trabel)  Ms. Halleman read the April 2019 Sewer/Garbage Collection reports.  H. Personnel  (Trotter, Blatt, Jordan)  Mr. Trotter informed Council of Barbara Merkle'sretirement. He thanked her for her dedicated 16  -year service as a Borough Clerk. SPECIAL OR SELECT COMMITTEES  Ms. Jordan announced that a "Non-Mobile" Book Mobile (Satellite Library) funded by a City of Bethlehem grant will be placed on a site next to the Swimming Pool and the Playground. Estimated costs incurred (appr. $1,207) for the site preparation will be paid out oft the Library Fund.  Motion X  2nd  Yes x x x x x X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - Discussion on Non - Agenda Items - none.  EXECUTIVE SESSION (ifneeded)  At 8:05 pm Council retreated for an Executive Session.    Motion X  2nd X  Yes X X X X X X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo. Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  Council reconvened at 9 pm and continued the public session.  Motion x  2nd  Yes x x x X x X X  No  Abstain Absent  Annamarie. Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  The following was announced:  Initiating the sale of the Hosey property  Motion x  2nd  Yes x x x x X x  No X  Abstain Absent  Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug' Trotter Leo Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  X  Draw a contract for Anthony Branco (Executive Director) and schedule a Personnel  Committee meeting. Annamarie Jordan Francis Ferencin Norman Blatt Doug Trotter Leo. Atkinson Philip Trabel Helen Halleman Mayor Gifford  Motion X  2nd  Yes x x x x x x X  No  Abstain Absent  x    ADJOURNMENT approved.  At9:05 p.m., Mr. Blatt made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Trabel and unanimously  BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Leo Atkinson - President of Council  By:  SUBMITTED BY By: ATTEST: By:  Cordula Voges, Finance Officer  Anthony Branco, Executive Administrator  Next] Resolution 2019-27 Next ordinance # 852